# Digitized Cuisine A shift in diet leads to foods that are digitally created and modified. By [Michael Hemsworth](https://www.trendhunter.com/Michael.Hemsworth), Contributing Researcher | Published May 14, 2014, updated May 16, 2014 | Category: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/lifestyle-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/digitalized-cuisine ## Key Figures - Trend score: 5.2/10 - Evidence articles: 5 ## What is the Digitized Cuisine trend? **Digitized Cuisine:** The global population is set to reach new peaks in the coming decades, which is causing major concerns surrounding food supplies and preparation. As international diets continue to become more varied and accustom to preference, innovations that allow for custom meal preparation are satisfying the want for products that are aesthetically appealing, familiar in design and quick to obtain. The utilization of 3D printing and laser etching is pushing control out of the hands of brands and into those of consumers as the technology reaches affordable price points. The ability to share digital "recipes" on the Internet could mark the beginning of the dissolution of fast food and formal dining. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 5 featured examples - Articles from: Jan 25, 2014 to Jun 2, 2015 - Published: May 14, 2014 - Patterns: [Reduction](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/reduction) - Megatrends: [Curation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/curation), [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/artificial-intelligence) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Themes within the Digitized Cuisine trend ### 3D Printing The development of 3D printing has contributed to the creation of personalized cuisine, which allows users to create or customized their food. ### Digital Recipes Sharing digital recipes on the internet has enabled people to create low-cost food options that taste as good and are healthier than fast food options. ### Innovative Food Display Innovations in food display including 3D printing have disrupted traditional fast food and formal dining creating new opportunities for food industry executives to showcase products in appealing ways. ## What the Digitized Cuisine trend means for industry ### For Food Industry The food industry has been disrupted by the creation of 3D printed food and custom meal preparation or modifications. ### For Printing Industry Printing has become a significant tool in the food industry for producing 3D printed Cuisine. ### For Technology Industry Technology has led to personalized cuisine and helped brands become more innovative in their food display and presentation. ## Trend signals for Digitized Cuisine Trend score 5.2 out of 10, from popularity 81%, activity 68%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 81% - Activity: 68% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Digitized Cuisine trend 5 featured examples from Jan 25, 2014 to Jun 2, 2015. - [Food-Printing Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/printed-food): Print2Taste's Bocusini Gives 3D Printers the Ability to Make Printed Food (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The development of accessible 3D-printed food technology presents an opportunity for the restaurant industry to enhance its menu offerings, provide personalized dining experiences… - [3D Printed Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-chocolates): The New 3D Systems and Hershey Partnership Promise to Make 3D Chocolates (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The introduction of 3D printed food products, like chocolates, creates a potential market for innovative and customized treats, revolutionizing the food and beverage industry. - [Cheese 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheese-3d-printer): Andrew Maxfield-Parish Creates a Cheap and Clever Dairy Processor (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The food industry can utilize 3D printing technology to create new and innovative products. - [Towering Ice Cream Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-cream-dispenser): Chen Liyuan's 3D Printing Ice Cream Dispenser Doles Out Cones Fairly (Category: Tech) Implication: Food and beverage industry professionals may want to explore incorporating 3D printing technology in ice cream dispensers to produce consistent swirls in unique shapes. - [3D-Printed Selfie Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/food-selfie): Hellmann's Food Selfies Used Mayo to 3D Print on Burgers (Category: Marketing) Implication: Food tech companies can explore the use of 3D printing to create personalized food items and enhance customer experiences. ## Recent trend clusters - [Gentle Diagnostics](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/home-heart-screening) (Lifestyle) - [Targeted Macros](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/functional-protein-ingredients) (Lifestyle) - [Flavor Borrowing](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/soft-drink-flavor-mashups) (Lifestyle) - [Silent Triage](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/passive-health-wearables) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Lifestyle - [Holiday-Inspired Potato Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-inspired-potato-chips) - [Influencer-Curated Cafe Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kit-keenan) - [Mystery Packaging Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cow-not-laughing) - [Fashionable Frozen Yogurts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aritzias-aok-caf) All articles: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle)